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New Delhi: Atlantic Diet:: Health conscious people try every method to stay healthy, so that they get maximum benefits. Anyway, staying fit should be the priority of every person, whether it is working out or dieting. Even today, we go to the gym or park for one to two hours a day and work out, but it is not easy to follow a healthy diet from morning to night.
You must have often heard about keto diet, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean diet etc. Today we are telling you about one such new diet which is known as Atlantic Diet.
What is the Atlantic diet?
The Atlantic diet is inspired by Northern Portugal and the North-South Spanish Community. It belongs to the Mediterranean diet family, which includes lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seafood. But there are some differences also. The Atlantic diet includes more dairy, more starchy carbohydrates such as potatoes and bread.
It focuses on local, unprocessed foods. Its cooking methods are also simple like grilling, baking etc. which promotes a healthy lifestyle.
While many ways to stay healthy are being discovered every day, dietitians and nutritionists are also interested in ensuring that our food does not pose a threat to the environment.
5 main benefits of following the Atlantic Diet
It reduces bad cholesterol
It reduces belly fat and removes obesity
It promotes healthy aging
It prevents heart related diseases
It reduces depression
How does the Atlantic Diet work?
Eating more fish, pulses, whole grains and vegetables reduces C-reactive protein levels, thereby reducing the chances of infection.
Seafood or fish contains omega-three fatty acids, which protect against heart diseases.
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts etc. are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants which are essential for overall health, slow aging and reduce bad cholesterol.
Plant-based foods are high in potassium and magnesium, which help balance blood pressure.